Ginza
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Ginza ( ; ) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi. It is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses located in the vicinity. Ginza was a part of the old Kyobashi ward of Tokyo City, which, together with Nihonbashi and Kanda, formed the core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo (Tokyo).
Ginza ( ; ) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi. It is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses located in the vicinity. Ginza was a part of the old Kyobashi ward of Tokyo City, which, together with Nihonbashi and Kanda, formed the core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo (Tokyo).
Pedestrianization
Each Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., through Ginza is closed to road traffic, allowing people to walk freely. This is called or Hokoten for short, literally meaning "pedestrian heaven". During this time, street performances often take place, including music and magic tricks. As a famous photo spot, some cats sleep on signs, where people can put their own cats onto these signs. The location where cats are varies depending on the date.
Education
Public elementary and junior high schools are operated by Chuo City Board of Education. Zoned elementary schools include the following: Taimei Elementary School: All of 5-8 chome, 1-chome (2-10 ban, and two lots of 11-ban), 2-chome (2-9 ban), 3-chome (2-8 ban), and 4-chome (1-8 ban) Kyobashi Tsukiji Elementary School (中央区立京橋築地小学校) - 1-chome (12-28 ban and one lot in 11-ban), 2-chome (10-16 ban), 3-chome (9-15 ban), and 4-chome (9-14 ban) All of Ginza is zoned to Ginza Junior High School (中央区立銀座中学校).
References
External links
Tokyo Essentials: Ginza Ginza Concierge Ginza Architecture and Map
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